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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 1992
Filed:
Mar. 29, 1991
Mark R Stepper, Columbus, IN (US);
Gregory R White, Columbus, IN (US);
Jeffrey P Seger, Greenwood, IN (US);
Douglas VanKlompenburg, Columbus, IN (US);
James H Green, Manhattan Beach, CA (US);
Richard Ling, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Cummins Electronics Company, Inc., Columbus, IN (US);
Abstract
An electronic microcomputer based engine brake control device and a method for controlling an engine compression brake is disclosed. An algorithm for enabling engine brake operation includes monitoring a brake enable switch, engine RPM, engine fueling rate, cruise control or power takeoff system activation state, throttle position, manifold pressure and clutch pedal position. Engine brake operation is fully automatic and operates in a safe manner according to the disclosed algorithm.